CORE COURSES

FUNDAMENTALS OF MEETING & EVENT PLANNING Program topics will emphasize what it takes to identify and establish a career path
within the profession. Learn the foundational elements and strategic considerations
needed for planning a successful event.

FOOD & BEVERAGE ESSENTIALS Effectively managing food and beverage for an event means successfully working with
many variables. Discuss the management of food and beverage events including identifying
needs, creating a budget, and working with a hotel or off-premises caterer.

LEGAL ISSUES FOR EVENT PLANNERS Review case studies and learn to minimize liability. Gain a better understanding
of critical contract clauses, how to resolve legal issues relating to alcohol, food
and beverage, employment disputes, and what to do practically and legally if you do
not get paid.

FINANCE & BUDGETING ESSENTIALS Learn to understand, create, sell, manage, and live with event budgets, including
how to evaluate your budget and provide solid information to stakeholders on return
on investment.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR THE EVENT PLANNING PROFESSIONAL This two-part class will show you how to communicate effectively to peers and clients,
outline and organize an effective project presentation, improve your style of delivery,
and maintain the attention of your audience.

PROJECT PRESENTATIONS This is the culminating project, presented to peers and instructors. Projects will
focus on planning a meeting or event from beginning to end using the information and
skills learned during the program.

INDEPENDENT MEETING PROFESSIONAL Learn the obvious and not so obvious considerations for establishing a reputation
as an industry professional that delivers quality events.

PLANNING NONPROFIT EVENTS Nonprofit organizations are often asked to accomplish the near impossible – create
a four-star event with a one-star budget. Learn how to make the most of every budgeted
dollar and seek appropriate sponsorship and fundraising opportunities to offset the
costs. Acquire tips on how to find and manage valuable volunteers and how to stay
organized amidst the chaos.